Metal News for July 16, 2003
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Summary/Misc
Star Wars Kid On Slayer
Ok, so as well as being a die-hard metalhead, I'm also a self-admitted geek (hey, how do you think I've coded this site from scratch?). If you know who the "Star Wars Kid" is, there's a good chance you have a little geek in you too. Anyway, I was browsing over to a link a friend sent me with more alternate versions of this internet phenomenon and lo-and-behold there is a version set to Slayer. It's pretty funny stuff, although not the funniest of the bunch. If you don't understand the significance of this Internet phenomenon (why the hell is watching this dork flail around funny?), you can read the description on the site.
Just thought I'd share that. Sometimes I marvel at just how much metal permeates everyday things such as this.
Deicide to Release New Album This Year
Floridian death metallers Deicide have reportedly set "Scars Of The Crucifix" as the title for their seventh studio album, tentatively due in late 2003 through Earache Records. The band are scheduled to enter the studio on July 28 to begin recording the effort.
Dark Symphonies Signs Morgion
Morgion has inked a deal with Dark Symphonies. The band will enter the studio on July 18th to start recording their new album, titled "Cloaked By Ages." It will be produced by Mathias Schneeberger and a release date will soon be announced.
Cannae Set for US Tour
Cannae will be hitting the road next week in support of their upcoming Prosthetic Records debut. Most of the tour will also feature Scars Of Tomorrow. Here's the full schedule: More...
Burst Sign Deal with Relapse Records
Sweden's Burst has officially signed a worldwide, multi-album deal with Relapse Records. The five-piece metal/hardcore/noise outfit has previously released material with Chrome St. Magnus, among other labels. The group will release their Relapse debut, "Prey Of Life," on September 23rd. The album was recorded last summer at Gothenburg, Sweden studio, Phlat Planet with producer Fredrik Reinedahl (Dimension Zero, Misconduct). Meanwhile, artwork for the release has been created by Aaron Turner, of ISIS. Look for the band to tour Europe in support of the release in late-fall.
Death Angel Confirm Toronto Date
San Francisco thrash metal legends Death Angel are confirmed to perform at Toronto’s 360 Club (326 Queen Street West) on Saturday, September 13th.
The concert, presented by The 360 & The Blood Brothers, also features performances from Cloven Blade and guests. Tickets are $15 advance/$18 @ Door and will be on sale soon at The 360, Rotate This, Soundscapes and Penguin Music.
Kataklysm Finish Writing New Album
Kataklysm recently finished writing their new album, Serenity In Fire. The band will enter Studio Victor in Montreal, PQ in November for tracking and will mix the album at Wildsound Studio in St-Zenon, PQ with guitarist/producer J-F Dagenais.
The Hyperblasters are also happy to announce that they have renewed their contract with Nuclear Blast Records for 3 more albums, following the release of Serenity in Fire.
Guitarist J-F Dagenais comments, "Nuclear Blast discovered Kataklysm. They built this band, they also believed in us when it mattered the most. The last 5 years with them have been great and we look forward to a bright future ahead. In my opinion, they are the best label out there at the moment. They've given us a great new deal and we're very happy to stay home!" More...
Gorerotted Ink Deal with Metal Blade
U.K. blood merchants Gorerotted have signed a deal with Metal Blade Records. "[Gorerotted] first [came to] our attention when we saw them two years ago at the Fuck The Commerce festival," a spokesperson for the label said. "They were the fuckin' best band on the whole festival! Gorerotted's first album, 'Mutilated In Minutes', is a perfect lesson in brutal gore/grind/death music! These guys not only have a cool image, their music is absolutely phenomenal! We are very pleased to have them on the label."
Guitarist Fluffy commented: "We are really excited to be working with the same label that is behind the very bands that we grew up listening to. Fucking nice one!" Bassist Wilson added: "Yeah man, we're really looking forward to the coming years of blood, booze and boobs!" More...
Lo Finish Recording "Traces", MP3s Available
Rock act Lo has recently finished recording for their new CD entitled "Traces". The band, coming from St. Petersburg FL, has posted 2 brand new tracks online at http://www.mp3.com/loband and also redesigned their website which can now be found at http://www.loband.com.
Headline News
Pressure 4-5 Break Under Pressure
Ozzfest 2001 alumni PRESSURE 4-5 have decided to call it quits. Guitarist Mark Berry has posted on the recently confirmed rumors on the band's official message board: "I know there have been a lot of rumors flying around this message board for the last few months. Unfortunately about 90% of them are true, and Pressure4-5 is no more. After our last show here in SB, Adam decided to call it quits to pursue other goals, and the rest of us have decided to do the same. I personally want everyone to know how much I appreciate all the support over the last five years. Thanks for coming out and rocking at our shows, for helping us spread the word about P:4-5 (especially the street team members) and thanks to my bros who built and helped run the web site. All of your help and support will never be forgotten. Sorry about all of the silence but it was out of our control. There were some things to take care of before we could make the final announcement. We're also sorry about all of the second hand info you've been getting from the Message board. We agreed that everyone 'deserved to know' what was going on, and no one was being 'kept in the dark' on purpose, because like I said, it was out of our hands. I'm going to be on AIM from time to time (BandP45) if any of you want to keep in touch. Also, feel free to email us anytime (Pressure45band@hotmail.com). I don't think the message board will be taken down anytime soon, if at all, so I encourage everyone to drop by every once in awhile and say what up. I know I'll keep checking in. Again thanks for everything." The band had initially planned to record & release a brand new album through Dreamworks sometime this year, but with the recent departures of their vocalist, bassist, and drummer, this was not possible.
Chaosbreed's Album will be "Brutal"
Chaosbreed, the new Finnish death metal supergroup consisting of drummer Nalle Österman, bassist Oppu Laine, guitarist Marko Tarvonen, guitarist Esa Holopainen, and vocalist Taneli Jarva, have set "Brutal" as the title for their forthcoming debut album, tentatively due in early 2004.
"Brutal" will be recorded in early September at Sunlight Studio in Stockholm, Sweden with producer Tomas Skogsberg. Among the songtitles set to appear on the CD are "Demon Skunk" (which the band describe as "a skull-crushing heavy monster"), "Casket Ride" ("groovy mid-tempo bone-breaker") and "Moralized" (hyperspeed death-metal frenzy). More...
Suffocation Put Tour Plans on Hold
Due to undisclosed "issues" with their booking agent, reunited New York death metallers Suffocation have put all tour plans on indefinite hold. No further information is available at this time. Suffocation were previously rumored to be in talks with Deeds of Flesh about teaming up for a limited run of dates in August.
Impaled Nazarene Finish Eighth Album
Finland's Impaled Nazarene have finished recording their eighth album, "All That You Fear", at Astia studios with producer Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom) and are currently preparing to mix the effort with Mikko Karmila at Finnvox studios in Helsinki.
The follow-up to 2001's "Absence Of War Does Not Mean Peace" contains 13 tracks and marks the recording debut with the group of new lead guitarist Tuomo Louhio.
Among the tracks set to appear on "All That You Fear" are the following: More...
Akercocke Sign with Earache
British satanic metallers Akercocke have officially signed to Earache Records, after a one-album stint (Goat of Mendes) with Peaceville Records, for the release of their third full-length Choronzon.
"Akercocke fit perfectly the Earache criteria of extremity in all areas," explains label manager Dan Tobin. "The band's music is without question among the most challenging and innovative in the extreme Metal scene right now. Their insistence on high quality and their refusal to deviate from their chosen path is what makes the band so intriguing and so individual. We look forward to aiding Akercocke in spreading their Satanic majesty via the awesome new Choronzon album later this year."
Meanwhile, guitarist Jason Mendonca had this to say regarding their new label deal: "We are proud to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Terrorizer, Morbid Angel and more recently Deicide by joining forces with Earache. It is fitting that our band should work with a label that has lead the way in promoting extreme music and we look forward to a productive partnership. We are also very pleased to be conspiring with Neil Kernon to make Choronzon as punishing and massive sounding as possible. Beware! Choronzon is coming." More...
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